No-Melt Makeup

The holidays are coming up so that means outdoor fetes and beach parties. Now a full face of makeup during the day can be a bit jolting especially when it's melting off your face in the heat. Lately, I've been testing out some products that stay put but still get the job done.

Sunscreen
This is a must if you want good skin past your thirties. The only sunscreen I swear by is the Neutrogena Dry Touch sunscreen with a high enough spf that you don't have to be too concerned about re-applying and there is barely any smell. This will be in my good graces for a very long time.


Neutrogena Dry Touch Ultra Sheer Sunblock


Moisturizer
Gel moisturizer is the way to go. You don't have to wait eons for it to absorb into your skin and it leaves your face completely matte and dry for the face products you want to apply afterwards. A few I like are:

           
Garnier moisture rescue gel - cream                         Clinique Dramatically different moisturizing gel


Foundation
This is a bit of an iffy. Cream, liquid or powder foundation can cake up or melt off in the heat. The trick is to look for something that absorbs well into the skin. MAC's mineralized skin finish (MSF) natural powders seem to get this really really well. It is a finely milled powder that is super light-weight, layer-able and long-lasting. This plus a concealer that sticks well is really all you need. It also has spf which is always a good thing. You can apply with a brush or a clean wet sponge for heavier coverage.




Concealer
I've hyped the Mac Studio Cream Concealer over and over to everyone that will listen and I will continue to do so. This seriously does not melt off. But, if you don't want to spend on this then I would suggest trying the Black Opal Stick Concealer.

                                      
Black Opal                                                                        MAC Studio finish concealer


Blush
A powder blush will be your best friend. However if you want to amp up your cheeks layer a powder blush over your cream blush for a stay-put look all day. I particularly like the Arista blushes.

                                                        
                                                  Arista

Eyes
Anything that is waterproof will be a good idea. Waterproof eyeliner and mascara are a must. To be safe, avoid makeup on your bottom lash line as this can turn into raccoon eyes really quickly. Laying down an eyeshadow primer before you put on your shadows will make them last three times longer. Avoid cream eyeshadows if you want to avoid creasing or melting.
 Eyeshadow primers I recommend are:

  



Lips
If you read my blog you will know what I'm going to say. Lipstains are your best best. Full stop. lol. Here are my current faves.


Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm



And that's it! I'll be uploading a video very soon to show you how I put it all together. Till next time lovelies!

**Jane

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September Favourites

Very simple concept - these are products and things I've been liking for September. They do what they say and they don't disappoint - value for money! 

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1. Milani Eyeshadows in Rich Chocolate and Sun Goddess (purchased from Beauty Concept)
2. Loreal True Match blush in Rose 
3. Revlon Colorburst Lip butter in raspberry Pie ( Discount Pharmacy in Manor Park)
4. Jewellery - Bow and chain bangles (Kabellas in Little Premier Plaza); Faux Snakeskin bangle ( Bryan's Jewellery and More - City Centre Mall, Montego Bay; Silver bangle - Claire's
5. Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain and Balm in Frenzy ( Discount Pharmacy in Manor Park)
6. Jordana nail colour in Burnt Sugar ( Oaklands Pharmacy)
7. Simple Moisturizer (New Kingston Shopping Centre)
8. Mane + Tail Shampoo (Brooklyn Supermarket)
9. Sterling silver mosaic butterfly ring - old
10. Barrel Brush ( Discount Beauty Centre - Kings Plaza)
11. Loreal Go 360 Cleanser (Mega Mart - Kingston)
12. Suave 24hr Antiperspirant  in powder fresh (Mega Mart - Kingston)
13. Henkel Glitter Glue (Sangsters - Springs Plaza)
14. Zebra print ballet flat - American Eagle (Payless)
15. Kindle Books (see my post here
16. Youtube favourites Judy & Benji and Anna & Jofus

Comments give me a happy! 
What were your favourites for September?

Till later,
Jane

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Five Products to a Sultrier You

Sometimes, a lady just needs a little help to feel sultry. When it's been one of those weeks I rely on these five products to put the sashay back in my hips. (*insert wink here*)

1. Cocoa Butter/ Neutrogena Body Oil

I like using extra moisturizing products after a long hot shower to put the moisture back into my skin and to make my skin touch-ably soft instead of just plain squeaky clean. You don't need to use these specific products but plain lotion won't do. Baby oil gel is a favourite of more than one of my girlfriends as well, and I enjoy using that too. An extra trick that works great at night on the legs or on the shoulders is if you add a dollop of highlighter to your moisturizer and run along the centre of your shin or along your shoulders and collar bone. It gives a sultry glow that makes you look radiant in low light.

     2.  Mascara

I cannot even begin to describe the wonders that mascara works on any woman. It opens the centre of the eye and elongates the end of the eye giving that Cleopatra effect. If you are new to mascara then try a dark brown voluminous mascara. That way if you mess up it won't be too obvious. If you are more daring then you can try a combo of a charcoal eyeliner with blue mascara. The effect at night is gorgeous. (Don't worry the blue isn't super obvious but has an eye-opening effect).

  3.   Red Nail polish

It's a classic. Red nail polish is sophisticated and classy and just a little bit sultry. (Just don't apply them to bitten down nails unless you're going for an ironic vibe).

 4.   A Heady Scent (Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood)

Scents that remind you of food, vanilla, cinnamon, spices etc will get you compliments from the fellas. Lol. don't even try to figure that out, just accept it and move on. I like to mix Bath and Body Works - Warm Vanilla Sugar and Ralph Lauren's Romance for a musky vanilla scent

 5.  Charcoal Eyeliner

Smudge this into your lashes and swipe over with a cotton swab or smudge brush for a no-fuss smokey look. Much softer than black and more sultry than brown.  

What products do you use to make you feel sultry and sophisticated? Share in the comments below and I'll be sure to give them a try

Till later,
Jane

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